Total enrollment
3,704
-75 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Saline County
Illinois · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Saline County clocks in around 3,704 students across 15 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high).
4-year change in Saline County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
15
+1 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Saline County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Illinois | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 34.0% | #78 of 88 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,704 | #50 of 89 | #1,624 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 15 | #48 of 89 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.8:1 | #15 of 89 | #491 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 61.6% | #11 of 89 | #1,039 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.8% | #47 of 89 | #1,907 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Saline County school rankings
Residents
23,213
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
15
5 districts
Enrollment
3,704
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$53,117
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.6%
Above Illinois avg
Elementary
7
1,929 students
Middle
3
724 students
High
5
1,051 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Harrisburg CUSD 3
1,781 students · 5 districts in Saline County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Saline County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.7%
civilian labor
Median age
44
20.7% under 18
Test scores in Saline County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Harrisburg Middle School· 63.1%
- Eldorado Middle School· 62.4%
- Galatia Jr High· 47.8%
- East Side Intermediate School· 46.7%
- Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch· 46.5%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Eldorado Elem School· 42.7%
- Galatia Elem School· 44.3%
- Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch· 46.5%
- East Side Intermediate School· 46.7%
- Galatia Jr High· 47.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado Elem School | Eldorado | Elementary | PK-05 | 550 | · |
| Harrisburg High School | Harrisburg | High | 09-12 | 491 | · |
| West Side Primary School | Harrisburg | Elementary | KG-02 | 400 | · |
| East Side Intermediate School | Harrisburg | Elementary | 03-05 | 397 | · |
| Harrisburg Middle School | Harrisburg | Middle | 06-08 | 382 | · |
| Eldorado High School | Eldorado | High | 09-12 | 309 | · |
| Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch | Carrier Mills | Elementary | PK-08 | 300 | · |
| Eldorado Middle School | Eldorado | Middle | 06-08 | 246 | · |
| Galatia Elem School | Galatia | Elementary | KG-05 | 152 | · |
| Galatia High School | Galatia | High | 09-12 | 115 | · |
| Bulldog Early Learning Academy | Harrisburg | Elementary | PK-PK | 111 | · |
| Galatia Jr High | Galatia | Middle | 06-08 | 96 | · |
| Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S | Carrier Mills | High | 09-12 | 94 | · |
| School District 428 IYC-HRB | Harrisburg | High | 07-12 | 42 | · |
| Galatia Grade School Annex | Galatia | Elementary | PK-PK | 19 | · |
Cities in Saline County
About Saline County
Saline County is a compact Illinois county of about 23,213 residents, home to 15 public schools and roughly 3,704 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $53,117, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 14%. That income level is 24% below the Illinois median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Saline County comprises 7 elementary schools (1,929 students), 3 middle schools (724), and 5 high schools (1,051).
Harrisburg CUSD 3 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,781 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,704 students, remained close to its prior level from the 3,779 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Saline County gained 1 school, going from 14 to 15.
On allk12, the community for Saline County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data